Thayer Family Scholarship Trust
Accepts applications
Thayer Family Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Brooklyn, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$90,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $161,000 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,000 | 17 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 13 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karl O'Leary Principal Cooperstown 39 Linden Avenue, Cooperstown, NY 13326 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (607) 547-8181 |
| What to submit | Application form |
| Restrictions | Graduates of cooperstown high school must pursue a course of study in any of the following fields: conservation, biology, agriculture, geology, botany, zoology, veterinary |
What Thayer Family Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $48,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $8,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $11,000 |
| Stony Brook University | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Tufts University | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Cornell University | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| University of Maine | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Keuka College | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Delaware | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Eckerd College | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Suny College at Geneseo | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| College of Charleston | Scholarships | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keybank N A
Questions people ask
Does Thayer Family Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Thayer Family Scholarship Trust give?
$90,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Thayer Family Scholarship Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Keybank N A (Trustee).
What does Thayer Family Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.